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Pixel advertising

Pixel advertising is like a virtual billboard that people can buy space on to promote their website, business or product.

Think of a piece of paper with lots of tiny squares on it, like a grid. Each square is called a pixel. When someone buys a pixel on this virtual billboard, they get to put their picture, logo, or a link to their website on that pixel.

Many people can buy different pixels to create an image or message that is visible to everyone who visits the virtual billboard. Just like a billboard on the side of a road, the more pixels you buy, the larger your ad will appear.

These virtual billboards can be seen all around the internet on different websites where people have bought pixels. It's a fun way for businesses to get their message out there and for people to make a digital space their own.
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